First post in this section so bear with me :)
My daughter has a chromosome disorder (deletion 18p) Although it does effect her - I do feel it's pretty mild and she currently is at a main stream school (achieving in the lower end of ability).
One thing she does really struggle with is communication and social aspects.
I have tried numerous times trying to get her assessed for autism...and although they think she has traits they won't fully diagnose her. If I'm honest I don't know if it is autism (I went after that diagnosis because it's the only help out there) but frankly I think she has unique struggles.
She is so so vulnerable. She isn't street smart and doesn't understand when someone is being nice or nasty. A group of 10 children cornered her yesterday at school and asked her to dance (she's as bad as me at dancing ) she did it and they all laughed. She said she can't say no. She doesn't get sarcasm at all. Which can be really distressing for her. Equally she doesn't understand when someone is being nice and often interprets it for nastiness. She is so emotional and cries every day.
This past few weeks she has come to me and said she feels different, they kids don't play with her and often tease her. And is confusing her.
She isn't statemented/EHC as schools have said she would not qualify due to her academic ability not being too bad.
I just feel like no one is taking her or me seriously. It's heart breaking to see my happy, caring child go through so much. And I wonder if she would be better in a special needs school.
I don't really know what I'm asking for- I guess what would you do next?? Xx
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vickifaith · 28/04/2017 07:56
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